Providing group and individual training
IPGRI's training programme in the Americas includes individual training, group training through short technical courses and support for university (usually master's level) courses. In addition to specific training initiatives, IPGRI works to integrate capacity-building activities throughout its regional programme of work, with training elements appearing in workshops and research projects.
Individual national programme staff attending courses offered by various institutions around the world undertake thesis projects and on-the-job or hands-on training with the IPGRI Americas Group. Most individual training activities are associated with IPGRI projects and thus help meet project objectives as well as benefiting the individual and their national programme.
During 1998-2000, IPGRI sponsored 30 events and trained almost 600 staff from national programmes. Twenty-four professionals from nine countries received individual training in various research areas. Trainers in group events came from IPGRI (Americas Group and HQ staff), national programmes, universities in the region and other CGIAR centres.
